The Children’s Book Review | October 3, 2016
The perfect reference guide for book lovers of all ages, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!
101 Books To Read Before You Grow Up
Written by Bianca Schulze
Illustrated by Shaw Nielsen
Publisher’s Synopsis: 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up provides a comprehensive list of kid-friendly books for children to read before they grow up. This must-read review list acts as an interactive journal where kids can document the books they read, why they like them, and how they rate them. Divided into sections by subject, from fairy tales and fantasy to sports and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Upcelebrates the importance of reading and encourages family participation to develop lifelong readers. The perfect reference guide for book lovers of all ages, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!
Ages 5-11 | Walter Foster Jr. | October 10, 2016 | 978-1633221697
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About Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review, a resource devoted to children’s literature and recognized by the American Library Association as a ‘Great Website for Kids.’ She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s bookseller, Bianca’s goal is to share her passion to help grow readers.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children in Boulder, Colorado.
Read her article: 101 Books That Entice Kindness, Wonder, And A Sense Of Humor
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About Shaw Nielsen
Shaw Nielsen is a pretty snazzy illustrator, and his work for both adults and children has appeared in magazines, advertising, posters, and newspapers around the world. He studied illustration both in San Francisco and in Colorado — where he currently resides with his beautiful wife, a pack of dogs, and his wonderful family.
His illustration has been featured in Communication Arts, 3×3 magazine, graced the cover of HOW Magazine, and has been honored by the Alliance of Illustrators, and the Art Directors Club. It still makes it on his mother’s fridge from time to time. The fact that he is snazzy is not news to her.
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51 Comments
Oooo, just one book? I think that, picture book-wise, every child should read Where The Wild Things Are. As far as middle-grade books go, back in my book store days, I always hard-sold A Wrinkle In Time, as it’s my all-time favorite book, even to this day.
A book that has the child’s interest.
Marion
The Best books are the ones that take you on an adventure that teach you something at the end.
I think the story Tuck Everlasting has such a beautiful message about life. I wish every kid would read it. 🙂
I think all kids should read Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
The Mrs. Piggle -Wiggle series by Betty MacDonald
One book?! Hmmm. Charlotte’s Web had a big impact on me as a kid. For slightly older audiences I think I would say Animal Farm.
LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE SERIES
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
Anne of green gables.
Where the Wild Things Are
Very hard choice! I would pick Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein.
Charlotte’s Web
Good Night moon
My favorite children’s’ book is What do you do with an Idea? by Kobi Yamada. I would recommend it for its simple but profound message.
LOVE reading aloud to my 6 kids so i welcome another source of book ideas of GOOD literature!
I don’t think I could name just one but I will say the two series that really got my boys to like reading are Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Origami Yoda.
That is very hard to say there are so many. I like to leave up to the grand kids when they could come over.
For me, the book I most recommend for every child to read is the Old man and the Sea. I read it when I was 8, and it had a profound impact on me. Each kid should read it , at least by the time they are in 8th grade.
My daughter would love this book. She loves reading. I love my first grader.
I honestly can’t pick one. It’s whatever is that one book that catches their attention and opens their mind to the world of literature and shows them what it can open for them. I love We Are In A Book by Mo Willems for showing what books can do and engaging the reader.
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch is always touching to read!
The Wizard of Oz series!
It’s hard to pick just one book, but I would have to say the ‘Little House On The Prairie’ series was my favorite growing up.
Probably Old Yeller. I loved that book when I was younger.
Carol L
Charlotte’s Web
It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler
Wow, this looks like a great book! Fun idea! As a kid, I loved Charlotte’s Web – I just remember not being able to put it down.
All kids should read Penrod.
I would like all my kids to read a book about that bullying is not ok.
A wrinkle in time
The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein
I think all children should read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Mick Harte was here by Barbara Park. It is one of her lesser know works but very poignant and important.
There is no way I could list one…what I read over and over when I was younger: Little House series, Anne of Green Gables series, Where the Red Fern Grows, Journey to America, A Dance to Still Music, E.B. White’s and Roald Dahl’s books, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden, books by Beverly Cleary….I could go on and on. And yes, I still have all of the ones I’ve mentioned, and more, even though I’m 50!
Where the Wild Things Are! Still my favoritebook ofall time & i’m 51 years old.
It would be a different story for each of my grand kids
It would be Charlotte’s Web.
It’s so hard to pick just one, probably The Little Engine That Could, which is easy to understand and very inspiring.
I think Charlotte’s Web because it really teaches us lessons that we need to carry over into our lives.
The Bible
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is by far the best book ever. It comes with two other stories in the Kindle version, and if that was the ONE book, you’d want the kid to read that. It is so amazing.
Harry Potter, of course!
Peter Pan should be read by everyone. One of the best stories ever!
It would be the classic A Wrinkle in Time!
If kids only read one book Inreally think Adventures of Tom Sawyer cover so much about growing up.
That’s a tough choice. I’d say Charlotte’s Web.
this would be awesome for my kiddos . they love books . thanks
Where the Sidewalk Ends
As a very young child, I love the Little Red Hen! It taught me to help out, work, and there are rewards. I know it is so simple, but I loved it.
U love adventure books and would like to own a copy please.Thanks,Gliceria